Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 IV

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung HZ15W and Sony RX100 IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The HZ15W was introduced 7 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HZ15W scores vs the RX100 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony RX100 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W versus the RX100 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will offer you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.